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Wolves win relegation six-pointer to fight another day

March 23, 2025

Hamilton Parish 0 Wolves 1

Wolves bolstered their survival hopes after edging fellow cellar dwellers Hamilton Parish in an action-packed relegation battle at Wellington Oval on Sunday.
Khari Shar…

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Increase in electricity costs expected from next week

March 23, 2025

Average monthly power bills from Belco are expected to increase by $14 as a result of an intended rate rise from April 1, residents have been advised.
The Government said that the Ministry of Home Aff…

Robin Selley wins bronze medal and secures Junior Pan Am spot

March 23, 2025

Archer Robin Selley had to go through a one-shot tie-break to secure a bronze medal at the Junior Pan American Games qualifier in Argentina.
Selley, 16, was tied 5-5 with Sara Garcia Palacios, from G…

Conor White wins in Spain after narrow escape with police

March 23, 2025

Conor White had a close encounter with a police motorbike on his way to a prestigious road race win in Spain on Sunday.
White won a 148km stage of the Catalan Cup in Olot after coming out on top in a …

Lamont Marshall and Gayle Lindsay triumph in Ray Swan Flat 8K

March 23, 2025

Bermuda Half-Marathon Derby champions Lamont Marshall and Gayle Lindsay took advantage of perfect weather conditions to secure victory in the Ray Swan Flat 8K on Sunday.
Racing on the island for the …

Board change after Golden Ocean billion-dollar buyout

March 23, 2025

The shake-up at Golden Ocean Group Limited continues with significant board changes after maritime group CMB.TECH NV three weeks ago announced the acquisition of a controlling stake in the Bermuda-bas…

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Opposition MP: expedite the hiring of lifeguards

March 23, 2025

A One Bermuda Alliance MP urged the Government to “expedite” the hiring of lifeguards for the island’s beaches.
Craig Cannonier, the Shadow Minister of Public Works, also called on the Government to i…

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Fire service review helps planning for years ahead

March 23, 2025

A peer-led review of the Bermuda Fire and Rescue Service was carried out in advance of a planned inspectorate visit, the national security minister said.
Michael Weeks added that a report from the exe…

Abby Bardgett dominates final round of World Challenge

March 23, 2025

Abby Bardgett stole the show at the National Equestrian Centre on Saturday by winning three classes in the final phase of the 2025 FEI Jumping World Challenge.
Bardgett partnered three different horse…

Fortitude Re seals $4bn deal with Japanese insurer

March 23, 2025

Bermuda-based reinsurer Fortitude Re has announced a $4 billion reinsurance agreement with Japan’s Taiyo Life Insurance Company, which will expand its footprint in the Japanese market.
The deal, which…

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Launch of digital applications to TCD on the horizon

March 23, 2025

A roll-out of digital applications submitted to the Transport Control Department will begin at the end of this month, the transport minister announced.
Owen Darrell said that the move was a “major mil…

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‘Future is Now’ theme for heritage month

March 23, 2025

A call to action and a celebration are at the root of the theme for heritage month and the Bermuda Day Parade this year, the culture minister said.
Owen Darrell said he stood with “great anticipation …

Golar LNG secures $1.2 billion refinancing deal with Chinese consortium

March 23, 2025

Bermudian-based liquefied natural gas specialist Golar LNG has signed finance lease agreements with a group of Chinese leasing companies to refinance $1.2 billion in existing debt tied to its floating…

IQUW strengthens Bermuda platform with $1 billion capital

March 23, 2025

Global speciality insurer and reinsurer IQUW has received an A- (Excellent) financial strength rating from AM Best, marking a major step in the firm’s expansion of its Bermudian-based reinsurance plat…

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Department urges developer to revise apartment plans

March 23, 2025

The Department of Planning has urged a developer that sought permission to build apartments near Collectors Hill to scale back his proposal.
A planning application submitted late last year by Gilbert …

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Motorcyclist injured in Southampton

March 22, 2025

A motorcyclist suffered potentially serious injuries in a two-vehicle collision in Southampton this afternoon.
Police said that the incident happened east of Seymour Farm Road just before 2.30pm when …

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Throne Speech under the hammer

March 22, 2025

The Throne Speech and the Opposition’s reply were the subjects of a mammoth debate in the House of Assembly last night.
Not surprisingly, the session mirrored the last Throne Speech debate that was h…

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Best face forward – Fenty ambassador to share expertise

March 22, 2025

A globally renowned make-up artist is in Bermuda to share her beauty wisdom.
Naïma Bremer was born and raised in Curaçao, with family from St Kitts & Nevis and Cuba, making her an island girl to h…

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Man convicted and sentenced for threatening former MP

March 22, 2025

A man who threatened to punch the former Deputy Speaker of the House of Assembly was given a conditional discharge in Magistrates’ Court.
Magistrate Craig Attridge found Richard Foggo, 65, guilty yest…

Gallant Bermuda push Honduras in eight-goal thriller

March 22, 2025

Bermuda 3 Honduras 5

Bermuda came close to causing a massive upset before surrendering a two-goal lead against Honduras in the Concacaf Gold Cup preliminary round first leg on Friday night.
With …

BSX closes higher for the week

March 21, 2025

The RG/BSX Index fell 4.05 points (0.16 per cent) to 2,548.79 today, based on the $2.50 (33.3 per cent) decline of Bermuda Press (Holdings) Ltd to $5 after the trading of 1,300 shares.
There was no ot…

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Consolidated fund audit shows ‘prudent’ financial management

March 21, 2025

An audit of the consolidated fund’s financial statements was tabled in the House of Assembly today.
The Auditor-General highlighted in her report that the statements were considered to fairly reflect …

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Students tackle AI during UN conference

March 21, 2025

Year 12 students at the Bermuda High School for Girls debated and learnt more about artificial intelligence during a conference in New York this week.
A spokesman said 12 students took part in the ann…

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Urgent action needed to sustain public sector pension funds

March 21, 2025

Now is the time to ensure that public sector pensions are sustainable for the future, David Burt has told Parliament.
The Premier and Minister of Finance made the assertion during a ministerial statem…

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Parks may hire lifeguards from overseas

March 21, 2025

The Government is seeking eight full-time lifeguards to patrol high-traffic beaches throughout the year, the Minister of Public Works and Environment said today.
Jaché Adams told the House of Assembly…

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House: island moves to keep up with British border policy

March 21, 2025

Bermuda’s list of visa-controlled nationals is to be adjusted by MPs to keep up with updates by Britain.
Jason Hayward, the economy and labour minister, told the House of Assembly that while the gatew…

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Weeks calls on ‘village’ to curb youth violence

March 21, 2025

Residents were urged today by the national security minister to come together to collectively tackle antisocial behaviour and violence among young people.
Michael Weeks said that it takes “all of us” …

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Rabain reveals details of public sector pay deal

March 21, 2025

Public sector workers have been given a pay increase of almost 5 per cent under an agreement reached with unions and the Government.
Diallo Rabain, the Cabinet Office minister, announced the figures i…

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BCCL partners with top US online high school

March 21, 2025

The Bermuda Centre for Creative Learning has partnered with a top-performing US high school as part of a plan to expand the local organisation’s secondary-level programme.
BCCL, which provides educat…

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OBA leader: better Bermuda lies ‘just beyond the storm’

March 21, 2025

Urgent action and unity are required for the island to keep pace with global inflation, technological change and climate impacts, the Leader of the Opposition said today.
Jarion Richardson insisted th…

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House moves to clarify gratuities and payment

March 21, 2025

Calculating paid leave for workers receiving gratuities and service charges as part of their minimum hourly wage rate has been cleared up with amendments to the island’s employment legislation.
Jason …

Local cricket mourns death of former top umpire and player

March 21, 2025

Tributes have been paid to late Bermuda Cricket Umpires Association president and former player George Francis, who recently passed away at age 76.
The Jamaican, who also served as the association’s s…

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Travellers stranded as fire shuts down Heathrow airport

March 21, 2025

A fire has caused the shutdown of Heathrow Airport causing widespread travel disruption including the diversion to Spain of a flight from Bermuda.
Counter-terror police are leading the investigation i…

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Age Concern: many reasons behind shortage of hospital beds

March 21, 2025

A charity for seniors highlighted the complexities behind delayed hospital discharges and said there was an underlying problem of inadequate long-term care for seniors.
Mercedes Pringle-DeSilva, the e…

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Bermuda to stand in world solidarity for Earth Hour

March 21, 2025

A simple gesture to join a global environmental cause returns to Bermuda for its eighteenth year this weekend.
Businesses and homes were asked to join the Earth Hour movement by switching off unneces…

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Details of Bermuda policing series revealed ahead of release

March 21, 2025

Suspected illegal drug use at Harbour Nights, an arrest during a heated exchange at Cup Match, farm animals making a bid for freedom and a raid on a property where pitbulls are thought to be bred unla…

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FDM sounds warning over debt in Throne Speech assessment

March 21, 2025

Increasing regulation could hurt investment and economic stability in Bermuda, the leader of the Free Democratic Movement said yesterday.
Marc Bean, who responded to the 2025 Throne Speech, said plans…

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Devonshire neighbourhood welcomes improvements plan

March 21, 2025

Residents of an historical Devonshire neighbourhood have welcomed plans to revitalise the area.
The Government promised a “master plan” in the Throne Speech to address longstanding infrastructure pro…

BOA welcomes appointment of Kirsty Coventry as IOC president

March 20, 2025

Peter Dunne, the president of the Bermuda Olympic Association, has hailed the election of Kirsty Coventry as president of the International Olympic Committee.
Coventry became the first woman and the f…

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Police launch investigation into violent brawls at CedarBridge

March 20, 2025

Police have launched an investigation after video footage of two fights between CedarBridge Academy students was circulated on social media.

The Royal Gazette has seen sickening footage in which o…

Isaiah O’Brien wins Ontario player of tour in South Africa

March 20, 2025

Bermudian young cricketer Isaiah O’Brien has won the award for player of the tour on Ontario Cricket Academy’s trip to Cape Town, South Africa.
O’Brien, a member of the Bermuda under-19 squad, shone …

Elijah Lowe hat-trick helps Bermuda College walk to victory

March 20, 2025

Elijah Lowe scored a hat trick and provided an assist as Bermuda College defeated Walking Football Club All-Stars 6-3 to retain their title at Bermuda College Gymnasium on Thursday.
The champions were…

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Wilson: families must care for medically fit patients

March 20, 2025

The Government is considering “bold initiatives” to ensure that medically fit patients are cared for by their families at home rather than remaining in hospital — and has not ruled out legislation to …

BDA year-end report details more targeted, data-driven approach

March 20, 2025

The Bermuda Business Development Agency has released its End of Year Report for 2024, which highlighted a landmark shift to an Investment Promotion Agency model. This transition aims to enhance Bermud…

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Young artists get spotlighted in an independent gallery

March 20, 2025

An art show will put a spotlight on the works of several young visual artists.

A New Generation will feature exhibits from 12 artists all aged under 35 — some of which were created for this very s…

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Commemorating water awareness at the BUEI

March 20, 2025

The vital role of the world’s glaciers is to be highlighted with a day of activities at the Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute.
The World Water Day theme for this year, “Save Our Glaciers”, is t…

SiriusPoint partners with Holmes Murphy

March 20, 2025

SiriusPoint Ltd, a global speciality insurer and reinsurer has announced a new strategic alliance with one of the largest independent insurance brokerages in the United States.
The firm has partnered …

Women in Hamilton 2025 announces call for nominations

March 20, 2025

Bermuda: Re+ILS is once again celebrating the achievements of women in the workplace with its Women in Hamilton feature. The annual section shines a spotlight on women making a difference in Berm…

New board appointments at Aspen

March 20, 2025

Christian Dunleavy has been appointed a director of Aspen Insurance Holdings Ltd, and Michael Lagler appointed a non-executive director.
Mr Dunleavy is group president and chief executive officer of A…

Cyclist Gabriella Arnold forced to flee Oklahoma wildfires

March 20, 2025

Cyclist Gabriella Arnold heads back to Bermuda on Friday just days after being forced to flee wildfires in Oklahoma.
Arnold was scheduled to compete in The Mid South gravel race but the second leg of …